The physical health impacts of climate change are everywhere, but climate change also affects mental health, causing everything from anxiety and feelings of helplessness to depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicidal thoughts. A new report from The Commonwealth Fund examines the direct and indirect effects of extreme weather events, worsening air pollution, and rising temperatures on mental health.
The report can be obtained at How Climate Change Affects Mental Health, What We Can Do About It | Commonwealth Fund.